Bizeljčan

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• In the wine-growing district, Tertiary rocks occur in a stratigraphic sequence: quartz sands at the lowest positions, overlain by calcareous sandstones, then marls, and finally Leitha limestone.
• In some areas the vineyards also extend over older Triassic limestones and dolomites, with the notable characteristic that these limestones contain a relatively high proportion of cherts.
• On each lithological substrate at least three soil types are encountered, which through deep ripping (rigolanje) can be converted into vineyard soils — a factor that is strongly reflected in the great qualitative diversity of the wines from this district.
• The average sum of effective temperatures during the growing season in the Bizeljsko Sremič wine-growing district ranges from 1,197.3 °C in the Bizeljsko area to 1,278.9 °C in the Sremič area, with an overall average of 1,221.1 °C.
• Moisture levels are sufficient for vine growth in this district; annual precipitation exceeds 1,000 mm, with nearly 700 mm, or 66% of total annual precipitation, falling during the growing season, and its distribution throughout the growing season is fairly even.

• Rdeči Bizeljčan PTP displays a reddish, light ruby colour, sometimes with violet hues, a fruity nose, freshness on the palate, and a gentle tannic structure that lends it body.

• The moderately continental climate, favourable distribution of rainfall during the growing season, and the specific lithological substrate of the Bizeljsko Sremič wine-growing district decisively shape the typical character of Beli Bizeljčan PTP, whose essential organoleptic properties are a pale yellow colour with delicate greenish hues, a pronounced fruity aroma, and freshness and easy-drinking quality on the palate.
• The moderately continental climate, favourable distribution of rainfall during the growing season, and the specific lithological substrate of the Bizeljsko Sremič wine-growing district shape the distinctive and typical character of Rdeči Bizeljčan PTP, which is marked by a reddish, light ruby colour, a fruity nose, freshness on the palate, and a gentle tannic structure.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-SI-A1520
• Official trade body site — Društvo vinogradnikov Bizeljsko